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Little did we know that most of that iron ore being shipped to Guangzhou from Rio de Janeiro and Port Hedland, Australia was going to build Chinese cities; cities that would remain vacant for years. China single-handedly topped the phrase “bridge to nowhere” and made ghost cities a euphemism for …

Revisit the stage presentation of Fallout 4, coming Nov. 10, with these seven images, any of which work great as a desktop wallpaper. One, the landscape with mushroom clouds blooming on the horizon, was particularly important to director Todd Howard, providing his creative team with a sense of …

A video posted online Thursday by Boeing shows a 787-9 Dreamliner display the aircraft’s technical capabilities by ascending into the air with an incredibly steep take off.<p>“Filmed above Moses Lake, Wash., the video spotlights technical maneuvers that showcase some of the airplane’s many …

The world's 11th tallest mountain, Europe's Mont Blanc, is now the subject of the world's largest photograph.<p>An international team led by Italian photographer Filippo Blengini has published a gigantic panorama of Europe's loftiest peak, an image which weighs in at an enourmous 365 …

Attention game makers and film buffs, Colorado's Stanley Hotel, the real-world inspiration for <i>The Shining</i>, is looking for someone to design a 61,500 square-foot hedge maze for their front lawn.<p>The winner will have their work created out of 1,600 to 2,000 Alpine Currant hedge bushes on the hotel's …

Check out this detailed breakdown of how Rising Sun Pictures did the visual effects for one of the most amazing Quicksilver scenes in <i>X-Men: Days of Future Past</i>.<p>The music really sells it for me, that and the atomic wedgie.<p>For a full write-up of the process, make sure you hop over to the website …

China's immense Miao Room cavern is announced as the world's largest cave chamber.<p>China's immense Miao Room cavern, hidden beneath rolling hills and reachable only by an underground stream, is the world's biggest cave chamber, an international mapping team reported on Sunday. (Related: "China's …

We know what you're thinking: What the hell is a "graphics amplifier"? (Some of you smartasses are probably also wondering if it goes to 11.) In fact, it is what it sounds like: The Amplifier, a new accessory from Alienware, is a big ol' shell that lives on your desk, with room for nearly any …

It could be the ultimate cocktail of social networks.<p>One part Instagram, one part Tumblr, with a dash of Pinterest, a twist of Facebook and a few secret ingredients, Morsel is a new food-focused social network that aims to bring big-name chefs, cooking enthusiasts and #foodporn devotees to the same …

From a bird's eye view of Niagara Falls to a breathtaking pic of the Windy City, astronaut Chris Hadfield became famous for his stunning photos of Earth from space.<p>Hadfield shared many of his photos via social media--but not the 150 images included in his new book, "You Are Here: Around the World …

Bugbear Entertainment's PC racing game that we've known as <i>Next Car Game</i> for the past year finally has a name: <i>Wreckfest</i>.<p>The developer unveiled the name today alongside an announcement that the driving game's latest build was live. <i>Wreckfest</i>, Bugbear explained, was an apt name for the demolition …

There's no way you can visit every world in <i>No Man's Sky.</i><p>Sean Murray, co-founder of developing studio Hello Games, told IGN that the procedurally generated universe in <i>No Man's Sky</i>, the indie space exploration game that has captivated gamers since it was revealed in December, creates worlds on the …

Only just announced at the company's Gamescom briefing, P.T. or "playable teaser" is a horrifying and brilliantly ambitious effort to promote the relaunch of a classic horror franchise.<p>I've been playing games for over 25 years and I've never been as frightened as I was during P.T.<p>You simply cannot …

A Louisiana man claims in a new book that his biological father was the notorious Zodiac Killer of northern California, who's still sought by authorities, publisher HarperCollins said Tuesday.<p>The Zodiac serial killer is believed to have killed five people in 1968-69 and gained notoriety by writing …

It was the greatest art theft in history: 650,000 works looted from Europe by the Nazis, many of which were never recovered. But last November the world learned that German authorities had found a trove of 1,280 paintings, drawings, and prints worth more than a billion dollars in the Munich …

Pat Sajak called last night’s “Wheel of Fortune” win the “most amazing solve” he’s seen in 30 years of hosting the show. But it’s not the only one!<p>It’s always fun to watch people win a bunch of money on game shows that are generally rigged against the contestant. But, what makes a truly great win …